Old Maps of Erie County, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 147 historic maps of Erie County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Erie County.


Erie County, NY maps

(147)
  1. 1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Buffalo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Buffalo, Amherst, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Niagara Falls
    1894 Map of Niagara Falls
    1894 Niagara Falls
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  3. 1896 Map of Niagara Falls
    1896 Map of Niagara Falls
    1896 Niagara Falls
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1897 Map of Tonawanda
    1897 Map of Tonawanda
    1897 Tonawanda
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  5. 1897 Map of Medina
    1897 Map of Medina
    1897 Medina
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Newstead, Albion, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1897 Map of Lockport
    1897 Map of Lockport
    1897 Lockport
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Clarence, and other nearby areas

  7. 1899 Map of Silver Creek
    1899 Map of Silver Creek
    1899 Silver Creek
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Evans, Hanover, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1899 Map of Niagara
    1899 Map of Niagara
    1899 Niagara
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Tonawanda
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  10. 1900 Map of Niagara Falls, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Niagara Falls, 1961 Print
    1900 Niagara Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Buffalo
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Buffalo, Amherst, and other nearby areas
    12 unique versions available

  12. 1901 Map of Niagara Falls
    1901 Map of Niagara Falls
    1901 Niagara Falls
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas
    11 unique versions available

  13. 1901 Map of Tonawanda
    1901 Map of Tonawanda
    1901 Tonawanda
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1902 Map of Lockport
    1902 Map of Lockport
    1902 Lockport
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Clarence, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1905 Map of Attica
    1905 Map of Attica
    1905 Attica
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Alden, Newstead, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1905 Map of Depew
    1905 Map of Depew
    1905 Depew
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Cheektowaga, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  17. 1905 Map of Lockport, 1906 Print
    1905 Map of Lockport, 1906 Print
    1905 Lockport
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Clarence, and other nearby areas

  18. 1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Eden
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Hamburg, Orchard Park, and other nearby areas

  19. 1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Eden
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Hamburg, Orchard Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1923 Map of Cattaraugus
    1923 Map of Cattaraugus
    1923 Cattaraugus
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Concord, Collins, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1923 Map of Arcade, 1957 Print
    1923 Map of Arcade, 1957 Print
    1923 Arcade
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Arcade, Yorkshire, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1924 Map of Ellicottville
    1924 Map of Ellicottville
    1924 Ellicottville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Concord, Springville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1925 Map of Springville
    1925 Map of Springville
    1925 Springville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Orchard Park, Aurora, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  24. 1925 Map of Arcade
    1925 Map of Arcade
    1925 Arcade
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Arcade, Yorkshire, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1938 Map of Cattaraugus
    1938 Map of Cattaraugus
    1938 Cattaraugus
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Concord, Collins, and other nearby areas

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